The launch of two fully equipped mobile clinics to conduct breast cancer screening and awareness campaigns across several wilayas of the country was inaugurated on Thursday in Algiers by Mohamed Seddik A\u00eft Messaoudene, Minister of Health, alongside Soraya Mouloudji, Minister of National Solidarity, Family, and Women’s Status, as part of the activities for Pink October.<\/p>\n
During the launch ceremony, A\u00eft Messaoudene affirmed that the fight against cancer constitutes \u201ca major national priority\u201d embedded in the vision of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. He emphasized that \u201cthis direction is not simply a decision but a comprehensive mobilization aimed at ensuring integrated and modern healthcare for all patients.\u201d He also highlighted Algeria\u2019s progress in this area, citing the establishment of a national network of 18 anti-cancer centers (CAC) distributed across the country, equipped with state-of-the-art technology.<\/p>\n
He added, \u201cThe state\u2019s efforts are not limited to treatment but extend to prevention and early detection, notably through the commissioning of the specialized center in Biskra, soon to be followed by other similar facilities.\u201d To ensure better standardization of treatment, the ministry has adopted a unified national therapeutic protocol for the most common cancers, particularly breast cancer, to guarantee equitable and standardized care. The minister stressed the importance of psychological support for patients, noting the establishment of psychomedical teams dedicated to accompanying women throughout their treatment journey.<\/p>\n
Regarding skills enhancement, he also announced the creation of a new specialty in senology and early detection, in the form of a complementary training certificate intended for general practitioners. This training will enable the rapid identification of suspected cases at local health facilities.<\/p>\n
For her part, Minister Soraya Mouloudji emphasized the collaboration between the health and national solidarity sectors, essential for \u201climiting cases and reducing the mortality rate related to breast cancer.\u201d She underscored the necessity of both medical and psychological support, particularly in remote regions, to ensure equal access to information and care.<\/p>\n
Moreover, the National Solidarity sector launched at the beginning of the month a national campaign for early screening, awareness, and consciousness-raising on breast and cervical cancers, as part of the Arab Breast Cancer Awareness Day. This initiative aligns with Recommendation No. 4 from the Arab Women\u2019s Committee, formulated during its 38th session held in Algeria, and centers around the \u201cPink Portfolio\u201d project, aimed at delivering a common message to Arab women on health and prevention.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Adda Bounedjar, President of the National Commission for Cancer Prevention and Control (CNPLCC), praised the state\u2019s efforts to reduce breast cancer incidence. He declared that Algeria \u201cis on track to achieve the target set by the World Health Organization (WHO),\u201d namely detecting 60% of cases at an early stage. However, he called for the continuation of awareness campaigns and the intensification of screening efforts to reach this goal as soon as possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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